Championship Preview: Boro face Leeds test

Aitor Karanka's side claimed the league lead after coming from behind, with 10 men, to claim a point in a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City on Wednesday.

Middlesbrough are one point clear of both Bournemouth and Derby County but will be wary of a Leeds side who have hit form, with four wins from their last five in the Championship.

Brentford dropped out of the play-off places on the back of speculation surrounding the future of boss Mark Warburton.

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The club confirmed this week that Warburton would leave his post at season's end - hardly inspiration ahead of a tough home match against Bournemouth.

Teenage sensation Zach Clough will hope to continue his outstanding form - the Bolton Wanderers academy product has five goals in his last six matches - when Neil Lennon's men visit Nottingham Forest.